Sachsenhausen also known as the Sachenhausen concentration camp was a German Concentration camp located near Berlin Germany during the second world war. It is now a memorial that is meant for tourists who visit the area in a bid to familiarize themselves with holocaust tragedies as well as commemorate for the victims of the holocaust. Depending on when you are planning to visit Sachsenhausen, this guide should have all the information that you require on how to secure yourself a ticket to this historical place.

1. Book the Tickets online to Skip the long Queue

In this case, it is recommended to buy your tickets in advance through the Internet so that there will be no issues with visiting this place. This enables you to avoid long lines and; therefore, guarantee the acquisition of your preferred date and time. A number of websites have an online ticket option which can be either on the Sachsenhausen memorial’s website or even travel websites. All you have to do is go online to the slot booking website, select the date and time you prefer and follow the instructions on the screen.

2. Upon Arrival at Sachsenhausen

However, when you plan for a visit, you should arrive some few minutes to the time that you have been granted access. Bring proper dressing, good shoes for walking all around, and carry any form of identification. Keep in mind that you are going to see a Concentration Camp, the place that was really existed and many horrible things had taken place here, so, the proper behavior is expected during the tour.

2.1 Guided Tours

Although a tourist can opt for a self-guided tour, there are so many guided tours offered in Sachsenhausen that a tourist should consider. These can be in several languages and are very informative about the history, and the narrative of the camp. This is because a guided tour enables you understand the surrounding environment helping make your visit a more informative one.

2.2. 2 Visitor Center and Exhibitions

Sachsenhausen has a good museum as well as many exhibits and properly equipped information center for visitors. While on this site or before/after your visit is complete, you could move around to the following galleries which offer historical overviews and general background information on the Holocaust and Sachsenhausen concentration camp.

3. Other Practical Information

Opening Hours: Sachsenhausen’s working hours for tourists usually are from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, although, it is better to check with the official website in advance of the traveling.

Closed Dates: The memorial also has some restricted days of visit and closure during some other vocational holidays, so it is better to check with the management.

Accessibility: Most of the site is accessible by wheelchair including some buildings. Nevertheless, some areas might be inaccessible or might have an irregular surface.

Getting There: Sachsenhausen is located about 35 kilometer north of Berlin, in the federal State of Brandenburg. The easiest way to get there is by train or by using the coach hired to conduct tourists around the area from the city.

4. Remembering the Victims

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is a place that I found, quite disturbing, painful to visit. It is for commemoration, where one is afforded the chance to express him or herself in memory of the victims of the holocaust. While walking around the area, one should spare some time and pay respect to those who died and perished during the war. Be polite to everyone you come across during your visit and also follow any particular bets put by the site administrators.

Conclusion

Getting tickets to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is easy and can be arranged well in advance by accessing the camp’s website online. Make sure to plan your visit to the park early in the day, it is also advisable that you join the park’s guided tour, lastly ensure that you take a moment to go over what the exhibits in any visitor center you come across teaches you. It is so important that anyone going on a visit should do so with a good deal of respect and respect to the victims that lost their lives.